Chapter One: Respect
Respect is something to be initially given, not earned. One should have a basic respect for all creatures and objects without any foreknowledge. Therefore, one does not damage the property of another "just because." One does not disrespect people one knows nothing about. "We don't like what we don't understand, if fact it scares us... and this creature is mysterious at least." (Beauty and the Beast)
While respect should be given in a general reference, there are specific aspects of life that respect tends to lack significantly, in my experiences. These are as follows:

• Personal space. If someone asks you to leave them alone, it is generally a good idea. Let them know that you are there for them, and go away. Also, have respect for people's tolerance or desire for physical contact. More often than not, giving a hug to someone who doesn't want it only proves disrespectful of their wishes.
• Religion. As a college student of an unique spirituality, I have tried multiple times to explain my beliefs, only to find myself among hostile company. One must remember that each person walks a different spiritual path, be it Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Wiccan, or another spirituality. In such diverse times, one must have respect for all other religious viewpoints, despite their differences from your own.
• Opposing viewpoints. Diversity creates dimension in the world. That diversity manifests itself in the opinions of people. People are opinionated creatures by nature, and their opinions vary greatly on many topics. Each person is entitled to their own opinion, no matter how much you disagree with what they have to say.
• Aesthetics. Black and silver may not be your colors of choice. But whomever chose those colors did so for a reason. Whether or not you agree with a given person's aesthetical choices is irrelevant. You should respect the fact that someone out there likes whatever it is that you don't. From clothes to decor, each of us has preferences. And I guarantee that there is a person on this planet that doesn't like your choices, just as much as you dislike another's. Respect what others think is pleasing to the eye.
• Personal/Lifestyle choices. Individuals desire different things from life. Not everyone aspires to be rich, famous, and have a high-society job. There are women in this world who want nothing more than to be stay-at-home mothers. There are men in this world that want to be nurses and secretaries. All of those choices deserve respect, as do those persons who choose traditional values. The same goes for choices in relationships, be they any combination of people from any background.

Chapter Two: Compassion
Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." (John Watson) Compassion is one of those things that is essential for the further development of the soul, and yet so few people seem to have enough of it. There is no way for you to know what the person you see on the street is going through. Perhaps their mother just died of heart disease. Perhaps their significant other just left them for another. Perhaps they are a victim of abuse. One cannot know these things upon sight, therefore each person should be treated with a great deal of compassion and understanding (even if you don't understand). Have mercy on each other. Each life is too short to be cruel.

Chapter Three: Cheating in Academic, Personal, and Social Respects
When one considers the word "cheating," many meanings come to mind. Generally speaking, "cheating" can be taken to mean the unfair gaining of advantage over another person; deception of oneself of others; being unfaithful in a relationship; and breaking established rules. The specific details of what constitutes cheating depends highly on the individual. However, this being the Druidess' Ethical Guidebook, these are the Druidess' standards for cheating:

Academic Cheating
While many definitions of "cheating" in the academic realm depend upon the institution and sometimes the individual teacher/professor, these are some general guidelines:

• Testing. While this may sound obvious to many, looking at another person's answers during a test (outside of permission) is cheating. It is also cheating to look in one's notes and/or textbook, unless the test is an open note/book test. Whispering answers to each other during the test, unless it is a collaborative test, is cheating. Using programs on your calculator, or having the answers saved from another classmate is cheating. Being told that there is a pop quiz, or what some of the test questions are, is cheating. (In this case, both the giving and receiving parties are guilty)
• Homework. This area is a bit trickier. There are professors/teachers that insist that all homework be done in solitude. However, working with someone is generally not considered cheating. Doing the work for someone, or having the work done for you, is cheating. (One noted exception is having someone type a paper for you, presuming that you wrote the draft that is being typed.) Additionally, having someone look over completed work is not cheating. Discussion of completed work, help with revisions, etc., are fine... so long as the work is done by those who will receive credit for it.
• Library/Internet Resources. Plagiarism is beyond cheating ; it's illegal. Give credit where credit is due. Sources should be cited for background information, quotes, and direct ideas. Indirect ideas, those you formulated but are based upon an outside source, needn't be cited explicitly, but credit should be given in a bibliography. (If a "works cited" list is used, include the work at the end, under a heading similar to "additional sources".) That said, stand your ground. If you are accused of plagiarism and have not done so, defend yourself.
• Group Work. The idea behind group work is that each person contributes equally, and to the best of their ability. All businesses are based upon this concept... and, as in business, if one person falls short (whether deliberately or not), someone else must pick up the slack, or there will be consequences (in an academic respect, this is generally seen as a lower grade). However, deliberately allowing the workload to fall to others is cheating. Some professors/teachers insist that a notice of each person's contributions be attached to any group work. Not a bad idea.